Every day, Americans are hearing of more job loss, more economic woes. Business owners are searching for ways to reduce expenses, increase revenues and keep their employees on staff. When searching for cost reductions, your safety and security plans should remain the golden eggs that never take a hit. Protecting what you have has become more important than ever and your most valuable assets are the people that represent you every day. Start with a good interview process that includes background and drug screening. Getting the right person for the job and then being certain that they have the credentials they say they have is crucial in tough times. You cannot afford a misstep. And it doesn’t have to be expensive. For less than $100 (prices vary depending on your search criteria) you can verify a large amount of information that may save you thousands of dollars later. The background screening process is simple and will only require a few days to complete. Getting a pre-employment drug screen is the next vital step in your hiring process. With 75.3% of illicit drug users (Dept of Labor stat) being employed, you must be certain that your next hire is a safe employee. This is critical to the safety of your entire workforce. It is also an opportunity to assist a person, who may be an illicit drug user, in making a different choice. Providing a drug free work environment for your workforce reduces the risk of accidents, insurance claims and gives your employees the safety they deserve. Establishing a random drug screening program is important for maintaining the integrity of your safety plan. Sending a clear message to your workforce that you intend to keep them safe is invaluable for moral. And what happens when a person comes to you to self report a drug or alcohol problem? Having a good established policy with resources and references will allow you to take the worry out of the situation and act immediately. It boils down to this simple thought, “In times like this, it is more important than ever, to take good care of each other”. While you may think that background and drug screening cost you money, over the long term, you will find that you’ll be glad you had a policy in place. TSS staff stands at the ready to assist you with policy making, education of employees, the screening process itself, or any other safety questions you might have. Our customer service skill will not be surpassed. With the knowledge base we bring to the table, you know that your safety is our business. Wherever you are, we can provide you the services you need.